Pulivendula: Political developments in Andhra Pradesh’s Pulivendula constituency have taken a significant turn, with reports indicating a possible rift within the family of YSRCP chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy. Speculation is rife that Jagan’s cousin, Chevva Dushyant Reddy, is preparing to align with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP).
Dushyant Reddy, son of Chevva Vijaya Shekhar Reddy and younger cousin to Jagan, is said to be in contact with senior TDP leaders and is likely to meet them soon. Sources suggest that Dushyant has promised full support to the TDP in the upcoming municipal elections, hinting at a potential formal entry into the party.
There are also reports that the current TDP-led state government is extending support to Dushyant Reddy’s mining operations in Jammalamadugu. In a related incident, Pulivendula Rural CI Ramana allegedly provided assistance to Dushyant during a recent land dispute involving a panchayat in Bengaluru.
Dushyant, who was earlier associated with the YSRCP as a key local figure, is now increasingly seen as aligning with the TDP, marking a notable political realignment in a region long considered a bastion of the YSR family. The unfolding developments have sparked considerable discussion and may have implications for the political future of Pulivendula.